poke1 pəʊk/ verb 1. jab or prod (someone or something) with one's finger or a sharp object. "he poked Benny in the ribs and pointed" synonyms: prod, jab, dig, nudge, tap, butt, ram, shove, punch, prick, jolt 2. thrust (something, such as one's head) in a particular direction. "I poked my head around the door to see what was going on" Please don't thrust anything in my direction, nor do I wish to be prodded with any sharp objects :P